Hábitos sexuales de la actividad profesional de los trabajadores masculinos del sexo que ejercen en pisos organizados

Abstract

Scientific literature about male sex workers (MSW) is poor. Most of them focus their attention on HIV and sometimes they forget to investigate characteristics of their work needed to elaborate effective prevention strategies given the heterogeneity of this group. The aim of this study is to explore some aspects about MSW professional activity in Castellón and Valencia (Spain). The most requested practices by clients are penetration and oral sex, although there are others such as masturbation, kissing, caresses or company. There are some behaviors that MSW refuse to carry out, particularly practicing sex without condom, for fear of infection. Clients are mostly men, aged between 30 and 70 years, with a medium-high socioeconomic level. The possibility of HIV infection is very important on the professional activity of the MSW, so they refuse to engage in sexual practices with their clients which may pose a risk of infection. Knowing the different characteristics of sex work engaged by men will provide us the main information in order to adapt prevention and intervention programs for HIV and other STIs to their social and psychological reality.